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Issue 118

HOUSE UPDATES

House Event: Around the World in Spring Term (submitted by Lauren Brown)

This term students and staff have been competing to see which house could travel the furthest around the globe through exercise. All participants were completing a range of activities from running, cycling, swimming and even going on dog walks at the weekend whilst tracking how far they had completed their exercise. 

Rowling House had a strong lead for the first 3 weeks of term remaining in first place and travelling all the way to France. King and Ennis house were also in the running being in second and third place but had not left Dorset. But by week 4 Wilson house had jumped to 3rd place with a total of 470km taking them all the way to the Netherlands! Attenborough house also crept up to first place in week 4 from joint last travelling all the way to Germany! 

All was to play for in the final week of term! Will Attenborough remain in first place? Can Rowling reclaim the top spot? Will King and Ennis house travel further than England? All shall be revealed in tutor time on the first day back! 

House Update: Spreading Kindness with the "Yours Sincerely Project" (submitted by Amy Ringrose)

We are delighted to share the heartwarming success of the "Yours Sincerely Project," a wonderful initiative where students extended messages of companionship to the elderly members of our local community who may be experiencing isolation and loneliness.

Students involved wrote heartfelt letters, offering words of encouragement, sharing stories, and asking insightful questions to form a bond with our invaluable elderly community. Through these small gestures, we were able to brighten the days and uplift the spirits of those who may be feeling disconnected from the world around them.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all the students who participated in the "Yours Sincerely Project," as well as to Prama Care, for their invaluable partnership in supporting our local community. Students giving up their time have made a meaningful difference in the lives of others, reminding us all of the power of compassion and connection.

House Update: "Thank a Teacher Postcard Project" (submitted by Amy Ringrose)

This term our "Thank a Teacher" Postcard Project went live, where students from Years 7 to 10 took the opportunity to express their gratitude to the dedicated teachers and staff members who have made a positive impact on their lives at the Academies. The response was overwhelming and our dedicated House Captains delivered these to our staff, putting a huge smile on their faces!

Ennis House Update: Junior Detectives Unravel the Mystery! (submitted by Amy Ringrose)

We're thrilled to announce the resounding success of the recent "Murder Mystery" event organized as part of the GW Olympiad this half-term. Over 300 enthusiastic students eagerly stepped into the shoes of junior detectives, ready to crack the case wide open!

The atmosphere was electric as students immersed themselves in the intricate web of clues and suspects, showcasing their analytical skills and collaborative spirit. With determination and ingenuity, they pieced together the puzzle, unravelling the mystery one clue at a time.

The event not only sparked excitement but also fostered critical thinking and teamwork among participants. It was a testament to the incredible talent and dedication within our school community. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the junior detectives who contributed to the success of the "Murder Mystery" event. Your enthusiasm and commitment exemplify the spirit of the GW Olympiad and the vibrant energy of our House system here at the Academies.

Stay tuned for more thrilling adventures and collaborative endeavours as we continue to celebrate curiosity, creativity, and camaraderie at GW!

Attenborough House Update (submitted by Lauren Fraser)

This term has been another exciting term for the houses. We have had the next Olympiad event – The GW Escape room. A special shout out to all the Attenborough students across the year groups who turned up to support our house and be the best detectives they could to figure out who killed Ms Ozanne! Well done to the Year 7 and Year 9 teams who solved the mystery and achieved a large number of points for Attenborough House.

Well done to all the pupils who continue to achieve lots of positive points, stamps and the MVP winners for this term. You are the ones who are keeping us in the running in the yearly league table.

A special mention to all who got involved with Around the World in Spring Term. Pupils were asked to walk, run, swim or cycle as far as they could across this term to see which house to get the furthest around the world. Well done to Itrat, Scarlett , Etienne, George, Bronwyn, Ethan and all the Attenborough House teachers for getting involved!

The final week of this term we organised the charity events week. A number of exciting events for all pupils to get involved with from teacher sumo wrestling, teacher tug of war and the first ever inflatable fair!! All to raise money for the Marine Conservation Society.

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